Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition)
Drinks by the Dram
£150
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Drinks by the Dram |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 56.6% | 43.8% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £149.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) is better value at £150 vs £208.
For beginners: World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £149.95)
World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy World?
World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
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